Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
3D607B
RGB
61, 96, 123
HSL
206, 34%, 36%
HSB
206, 50%, 48%
CMYK
50, 22, 0, 52
LAB
39, -7, -19
LCH
39, 21, 250
OKLCH
0.47, 0.06, 243
XYZ
10, 11, 20
LUV
39, -16, -26
HWB
206, 24%, 52%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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